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Angélique Kidjo to Release Mother Nature

World Music Central News Room May 23, 2021 No Comments AfropopAngélique KidjoBeninese music

African music star Angélique Kidjo has announced the release of her new album “Mother Nature” (Universal Music Group). Release date is June 18, 2021. Guests…

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Batch Gueye to Perform Free Online Concert at Africa Oyé: Nyumbani

World Music Central News Room May 22, 2021 1 Comment Africa OyeAfrican musicBatch Gueye

The next installment of Africa Oyé: Nyumbani will feature West African singer-songwriter, Batch Gueye on Friday, May 28, 2021 on Africa Oye’s YouTube and Facebook…

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Canzoniere Grecanico Salentino to Present New Album Meridiana Tonight Via Youtube and Facebook

World Music Central News Room May 20, 2021 No Comments Canzoniere Grecanico SalentinoItalian musictarantaworld music

One of Italy’s finest world music acts, Canzoniere Grecanico Salentino (CGS) will stream the presentation of its new album Meridiana tonight, May 20. The streaming…

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Afro Roots Fest Free Event at Islamorada in Florida

World Music Central News Room May 20, 2021 No Comments Afro Roots Fest

South Florida’s Afro Roots Fest will present two shows May 29-30, 2021 at Islamorada’s Morada Way Arts & Cultural District in the Florida Keys. The…

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Bhajan, New Album from Bagga Khan

World Music Central News Room May 20, 2021 No Comments Bagga KhanbhajanIndian music

Amarrass Records has announced the release of the album Bhajan from Indian artist Bagga Khan. Hindu bhajans are performed on celebrations such as weddings. Bagga…

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Celebrated Reggae Artists Sly & Robbie to Release New Album “Red Hills Road”

World Music Central News Room May 19, 2021 No Comments dancehall reggaeJamaican musickuminamentoSly & Robbie

Legendary Jamaican artists Sly & Robbie are set to release a new album titled “Red Hills Road” on May 21, 2021 in the United States,…

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Cecilia Gauna Unveils “Rosa del Desierto” Music Video

World Music Central News Room May 18, 2021 No Comments Argentine musicCecilia Gauna

Acclaimed Argentine artist Cecilia Gauna has unveiled a new music video featuring the single “Rosa del Desierto“. The track appears on Gauna’s recent album “Delfines.”…

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Cuban Artist Miriela Zaré Announces Debut Album

World Music Central News Room May 17, 2021 No Comments

Miriela Cañizares, better known artistically as Miriela Zaré, has announced the release of her debut album titled “En mi Renacer” (Tumi Music). Miriela was born…

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Still Life Wins 2020 Andrea Parodi World Music Award

World Music Central News Room May 16, 2021 No Comments Andrea Parodi AwardsStill Lifeworld music

The band Still Life from Barcelona, Spain is the winner of the 2020 Premio Andrea Parodi (Andrea Parodi Award), a European contest focused on world…

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Iranian composer Ehsan Matoori Announces The Voices and Bridges

World Music Central News Room May 16, 2021 1 Comment Ehsan MatooriMiddle Eastern musicPersian musicworld fusionworld music

Iranian composer Ehsan Matoori has announced the release of a new album titled The Voices and Bridges, scheduled for release July 16 release on the…

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